Types of Crude oil - Science & Technology
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Crude oil is categorized into sweet and sour types based on sulpher content.
2. Saudi Arabia is the largest producer of sweet oil in OPEC.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
Sweet crude oil is a type of petroleum. The New York Mercantile Exchange designates petroleum with less than 0.42% sulfur as "sweet". Petroleum containing higher levels of sulfur is called sour crude oil. Nigeria is the largest exporter of crude oil in Africa and has the largest economy in Africa. Nigeria's petroleum is classified mostly as "light" and "sweet", as the oil is largely free of sulfur. Nigeria is the largest producer of sweet oil in OPEC.
